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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,059.97, 22,577.64 and 5,694.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,059.97, 22,577.64 and 5,694.69 is: 8,537.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,059.97 : 22,577.64 = 5,694.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,059.97/22,577.64 = 5,694.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,059.97x = 22,577.64 × 5,694.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,059.97x = 128,572,660.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,572,660.73/15,059.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,537.38

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